riot — a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈraɪət/
Korean meaning: 폭동, 소요, 난동
Korean pronunciation: **라**이엇
Example Sentences
- My mom started a riot when she found out I ate all her hidden chocolates.
- The food riot at the cafeteria ended when they brought out pizza.
- The government declared martial law to control the widespread riots.
riot
NOUN//ˈraɪət//
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd
An angry crowd starts a violent riot in the city streets
The pilot's flight turns the riot quiet.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'riote'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '시끄러운 논쟁'이나 '떠들썩한 모임'을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 현재의 '폭동'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom started a riot when she found out I ate all her hidden chocolates.”
“The food riot at the cafeteria ended when they brought out pizza.”
“The government declared martial law to control the widespread riots.”
“Social media played a significant role in organizing the peaceful protest before it turned into a riot.”
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